How do you start a Java program from the "Start" menu under Windows? Obviously there is a way to set up an "icon" on the "start menu" which executes this command "java -jar .....," but I can't figure it out.

I tried setting up a shortcut, but it apparently doesn't allow arguments (just a file name). The same is true for saying "run..." from the start menu. It doesn't allow arguments.

It's a silly thing to be stuck on. Your help is appreciated.

-scott

03-18-2009, 06:45 PM

ScottVal

OK, I figured it out.
I added a shortcut to the start menu, and made this the target: